The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 23,000

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Volvo C30 D2
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
104
169.1
103.9
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Volvo C30 D2
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.9 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Volvo C30 D2
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Volvo C30 D2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft